Seed Savers-Heirloom

It’s late in the twenty-first century and large corporations have merged with U.S. government agencies to control the nation’s food supply. Gardening is illegal and most people no longer know what real food is.

Thirteen-year-old Clare and her brother Dante have escaped to Canada where the old ways still exist. There they make friends with the roguish Jason and learn the political history of their own country’s decline of freedoms.

Meanwhile, Lily, the friend who was left behind, begins a journey to find the father she never met–a former leader in the ill-fated Seed Savers rebellion of fifteen years earlier. From Florida to the Smoky Mountains, Lily follows the signs in search of her father and is helped along the way by the quirky characters she meets. Not to mention the attractive Arturo who shows up midway to “protect” her.

Heirloom seamlessly weaves the gentle agrarian story of Clare and Dante together with the swiftly-paced adventure of Lily and Arturo. Themes of family, empowerment, and politics meet in this futuristic tale nostalgic for the past.

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Reviews for Seed Savers-Heirloom

“I found the basis for this book extremely fascinating. A wonderful book centered on faith, friendship, and independence, it’s also a stern warning for people to wake up and pay attention to what’s going on today with our food. I think this is probably the most plausible premise for a dystopian novel I have read yet, (the parallels between Nipungyo and Monsanto are undeniable) and got so absorbed into the story that I read it all in one sitting. Heirloom is a fantastic book written for MG/YA (though I’m an adult and thoroughly enjoyed it!). It has a lot to teach kids about being strong, the importance of friendships, and standing up for what’s right. It even teaches you a little bit about gardening (how cool is that?). If you are looking for a gripping dystopian with a twist, look no further. Highly recommended!”–Epic Book Quest blog

“The story is kind of scary because kids might not know where their food comes from in the future. It is very possible that this will happen. It will most likely happen, since in some ways it is already happening. That is so scary, but because Ms. Smith realized this & wrote an entire book series about it, it inspired me to try to make a change by growing my own fresh food. And it can for you too. I suggest these books to kids who are just starting to read more chapter books to people in the late 60s or 70s for most interest, and also for school teachers & students because these books are very educational. They are great for people who care about the planet, friends and fresh food and like exciting adventure stories.”
—Bree, 11 yrs old

“Heirloom is another winner in the Seed Savers series! I really am enjoying the characters and the story in this series . . . you can’t just read one! They leave you with questions and cliff hangers. If you are a fan of government conspiracy/dystopian type books, you will really enjoy this series! The characters are well written and the books move quickly! Enjoy!”–Christy M., Amazon reader

“A great dystopian world!”–Erik Weibel, This Kid Reviews Books

“Courageous characters, rich adventure, and exciting philosophical food for thought!”–Andi Klemm, Anakalian Whims blog

” . . . for people who like books about the future.” –San Francisco Kids Book Review